See how much Indiana liquor stores spend on campaigns, lobbying

Expanding cold beer sales and allowing retail sales of alcohol on Sundays are something many Indiana residents have long wanted and an issue that could be gaining traction. But a complex set of forces has kept that from happening.
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Indiana’s liquor store industry is outsized by national convenience store chains, big-box stores, grocery stores and pharmacies, but it’s not outspent when it comes to money for lobbying and Statehouse campaign contributions.

Liquor stores also have invested heavily in lobbying firepower at the Statehouse. Since 2011, state records show:
• Liquor store interests have spent at least $822,000.
• Convenience stores have spent more than $703,000.
• Big-box stores have spent in excess of $618,000.